| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed employee health policy missing non-typhoidal salmonella. CDI: EHS provided PIC with a copy of the updated health policy. |
|
5
|
0
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety observed vomit and diarrhea procedures do not meet the requirements of the code. CDI: EHS provided PIC with a copy of the state written plan via email and explained requirements. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed unwashed produce over ready to eat produce and dairy in walk in cooler. CDI: Items reorganized.
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed raw comminuted beef stored over whole muscle in tact beef and pork in reach in cooler. CDI: Items reorganized. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed chili cooling in walk in cooler after 2 hours still above 70F. CDI: Product was voluntarily discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected. Some improvement as Facility has established specific procedures for most items cooling. EHS and PIC discussed the need for more training in cooling with staff. |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed cooked mushrooms holding below 135F at the grill station. CDI: Product was rapidly reheated to 165F. All other hot holding was in compliance throughout facility. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed milk in reach in cooler above 41F. CDI: Product was voluntarily discarded. Cooler had tripped and was turned back on. No other TCS items were in the cooler. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected. Improvement from previous inspection as facility is doing routine temperature monitoring and this was the only item out of compliance. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed chili cooling in deep pan with no stirring in walk in cooler. Observed pasta cooling in large, covered lexan. CDI: Chili voluntarily discarded. Pasta was separated by employee and left uncovered at PIC direction. |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed salmon thawing in ROP environment. CDI: Bags cut open. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed several employees with no hair restraint preparing food. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gasket damaged on left door of take out cooler where cheeses and butters are held. Observed metal shelving in raw meat reach in cooler on line to be chipping. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed some build up on non-food contact surfaces of equipment throughout including but not limited to gaskets, doors, door handles, utensil holders, and wooden boards where additional plates are placed on top of for service. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed no drain plug in cardboard dumpster. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed mop area with large amount of standing water and water leaking from mop sink outside of mop sink to floor. Area has a foul odor due to water and food build up. Ensure area is repaired. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected. |